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My birthday, AAPI history bill, and advocacy Happy birthday to me! In time for Lunar New Year, HB 287 and SB 294 were filed in Florida on January 19, 2023. I’ve been working on this bill for almost 2 years now. It’s been a process. Thank you for humoring me during this episode as I share some discoveries about AAPI history and what it means to me. …

Michael Jamorski on his journey as a Hollywood stuntman. Michael Jamorski is known for his work on Avengers: Endgame, Black Panther, Jurassic World, Into the Badlands and several other Hollywood films. He is a Wah Lum kung fu student that trained under Sifu George Kee, my cousin who they modeled Captain Shang Li from in Mulan. Michael shares some o…

Happy New Year! It’s already mid-January. WOW. I planned on recording a podcast in December and then I came down with a horrible sinus allergy attack that put me out for over three weeks. Listen on for the saga that is my health for the past 2 months. I’m excited to be back for 2023 and share a bit of gratitude and updates for this year. Thank you …

In this episode, I discuss lineage, kung fu masters and women in Chinese martial arts. I get a lot of questions regarding my expertise in kung fu and decided to answer them on my show. For those of you who do not do martial arts, the episode goes beyond just martial arts. Understanding our history and lineage is important for all of us and hopefull…

I learned so much speaking with award-winning stage and screen actor Hoon Lee. Hoon is best known for his portrayal of Job on the critically acclaimed tv show Banshee. He also voiced Master Splinter on Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and plays Wang Chao on HBOMax’s Warrior. We discuss everything from science to comics! I really enjoyed h…

My idea of a lovely afternoon involves talking with Kelly Sue DeConnick! She is the acclaimed comic book writer with works that include: BITCH PLANET, PRETTY DEADLY, AQUAMAN, CAPTAIN MARVEL & the her newest release Wonder Woman Historia. I enjoyed getting to know Kelly Sue in our first episode where we discussed her writing origins and her work on …

In this episode, I have a fun conversation with the charismatic Jason Tobin. Jason started his acting career at a young age and shot to stardom in Justin Lin’s breakout film Better Luck Tomorrow. Jason shares his audition story and character development for Young Jun on HBO MAX’s Warrior. We also delve into storylines, action and the importance of …

In this episode I am answering some listener questions on my kung fu journey and the secret to improving kung fu! I also share some personal stories about growing up with my father, Grandmaster Pui Chan, as my teacher. Listen on for all the answers. If you enjoyed this conversation, my favor as usual is to please continue to share this podcast with…

Chinese American rapper jason chu has been traveling across the USA spreading positivity and awareness for the AAPI community. He is known for his high-energy live performances that blend introspective lyricism with crowd-moving passion. On a mission to “speak hope and healing in a broken world”, his songs and videos tell stories of youth, family, …

It’s a special episode of The Mimi and Greg Show because today is Greg Rucka’s Birthday! Happy Birthday to my dear friend Greg! I am grateful for Greg’s friendship and the many amazing conversations we have shared on this podcast. In this episode we tackle listener questions about Lazarus Risen 7. Spoiler alerts ahead! He also shares his deep love …

It’s not every day you get the chance to speak with a United States Secret Service agent. Albert Tam recently retired from his twenty-five year law enforcement career as the Supervisory Special Agent for the Secret Service’s Office of Intergovernmental and Legislative Affairs. The post 311. Best of: Albert Tam on life in the US Secret Service first…

It’s another episode of The Mimi and Greg Show! I have missed my dear friend Greg Rucka who has been traveling for work on The Old Guard 2, attending comic cons in Europe and finally getting a little vacation time. The post 310. Greg Rucka on the state of the world today first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.…

When I hear the name Chip Zdarsky I think FUNNY. Most people might be thinking of the “Eisner award winning comic creator” … or about his work on Daredevil, Batman, Spiderman and Sex Criminals. The post 309. Chip Zdarsky on comics, CHIPCLASS and soap operas first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.โดย Mimi Chan

Gene Luen Yang is an award wining author and comic creator of American Born Chinese which is soon to be a television show on Disney+. The post 308. Best of: Gene Luen Yang on writing Shang Chi, American Born Chinese and Monkey Prince first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.โดย Mimi Chan

Feminism is a word that can be very triggering for people. However, the definition is simply: the advocacy of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes. The post Sifu Mimi Chan on being a woman in the world first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.โดย Mimi Chan

October is a busy month: We honor Pink October, Hispanic Heritage and Filipino American History Month. In order to give myself a bit of a mental health break, I am going to be sharing some episodes that you might have missed. The post 306. Best of: Suzy Chan on breast cancer, tai chi and music first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.…

One of my favorite Chinese kung fu weapons is the double edge sword, or gim. If you missed my episode on the staff / stick, check it out to hear the ongoing series of the history and philosophy behind these ancient Chinese kung fu weapons. The post 305. Sifu Mimi Chan on Chinese Kung Fu Weapons: Double edge sword first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.…

I’m totally in love with my next guest, Lydia Gaston. She co-stars with Jo Koy in the new hit film, Easter Sunday. I was grateful Lydia took time out of her very busy schedule to discuss her incredible journey as a dancer in the Philippines to Broadway. The post 304. Lydia Gaston on dance, acting and Broadway first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.…

It’s another episode of The Mimi and Greg Show! Lazarus Comic fans beware. Major spoiler alerts for Risen 7 lie ahead. For those that have not yet begun their Lazarus journey, Greg shares a lot of insight in the collaborative process in comic creation. The post 303. Greg Rucka on comic book collaboration and Lazarus Risen 7 first appeared on Sifu M…

I had so much fun catching up with comics creator Brian Michael Bendis. His newest comic book with artist André Lima Araújo, Phenomena, is a gorgeous fantasy adventure series which just hit shelves on September 14, 2022. Brian shares his inspiration for the series as well as his excitement and fears when creating new worlds and characters. The post…

It’s another episode of The Mimi and Greg Show! We go typical Mimi and Greg style with tangents, current events and a good old fashioned Rucka Rant! In this episode we discuss the importance of language and communication. Greg also shares his take on the ongoing investigation into Trump’s Mar-a-Lago docs. The post 301. Greg Rucka on the importance …

In this episode I discuss the history and philosophy behind one of the most ancient Chinese kung fu weapons, the stick or staff. If you decide to join me on YouTube, you'll see some of the visuals that go along with the episode, but not to worry loyal podcast listeners, video is not necessary. The post 300. Sifu Mimi Chan on Chinese Kung Fu Weapons…

Micaela Solís is a naturalist for the Galapagos National Park. I had the pleasure of spending a week with Micaela during my visit to these remarkable islands. Words simply cannot describe the wonderment that is the Galapagos. The post 299. Naturalist Micaela Solís on life in the Galápagos Islands first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.…

Bernard Chang artist/designer, best known for his work in the comic book industry and entertainment design. Bernard has worked on some of the most iconic superhero books, including WONDER WOMAN, SUPERMAN, SUPERGIRL, XMEN THE NEW MUTANTS and is currently collaborating with our mutual friend Gene Luen Yang on DC’s Monkey Prince. The post 298. Bernard…

Greg Rucka and I pick up from our previous episode and philosophize about pain, therapy and learning as we age. I know it sounds heavy, but we actually kept it light, (for us). We share some laughs and discuss why laughter truly is the best medicine. The post 297. Greg Rucka on pain, laughter and Lazarus update! first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.…